Stretching over half a mile around Zip World Fforest in Betws Y Coed, Conwy, The Fforest Coaster ride is the UK’s first rollercoaster of its kind.

Adrenaline-junkies will be able to experience it for themselves as they dart through the woods, taking in Snowdonia's incredible views.

The new ride set in 120 acres of forest will follow in the footsteps of the site's zip line and underground trampoline adventures including Zip World Velocity, Titan, Zip World Caverns and Bounce Below.

When can I ride the Fforest Coaster?

Economy Secretary Ken Skates will cut the ribbon for the official opening.

How does it work and how fast does it go?

Riders are cranked up a 500 metre uplift through the stunning woodland to reach the top.

As soon as the sledge hits the top, passengers are whisked around the forest, skirting just 1.5 meters to the surrounding trees before reaching a mid-station where there is a change of direction.

As the descend is completely gravity driven, the rider is able to control their speed. But thrill-seekers who chose not to break at all can reach speeds of up to 40 kilometres per hour - around 25 miles per hour.

Based on a traditional Alpine toboggan visitors are locked in to their seat belt system which is active as soon as they start at the bottom.

The self-braking system and distance control system limits maximum speed and keeps the distance in between the sledges.

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How high does it get off the ground?

Riders will pass ten big bends as they dart around the track, the Daily Post reports.

The highest point of the coaster comes at the fourth bend which stands 5.2 metres off the ground. After passing this bend, visitors flying through the forest will then come across two four metre high turns near the end.

How long does it take to ride the whole track?

Each ride is thought to last for about six minutes, depending on speed.

The Fforest Coaster will run throughout the day and will operate a queuing system rather than visitors being given a fixed time slot.

Every hour, 35 sledges will whizz 250 adventure lovers around the new track.

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Are there any restrictions?

Those who want to ride the coaster must be aged three or above. Children between the ages of three and eight must be accompanied by at least one participating adult per child. Children up to the age of 17 must be accompanied by at least one adult.